Guyana (1966–1970)
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Guyana |
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Motto: "One people, one nation, one destiny" | ||||||
Anthem: "Dear Land of Guyana, of Rivers and Plains" |
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Capital | Georgetown | |||||
Government | Constitutional monarchy | |||||
Currency | Guyanese dollar |
Guyana was a predecessor to the modern-day Co-operative Republic of Guyana and an independent state that existed between 1966 and 1970.
History
British rule ended on 26 May 1966 when Guyana was given independence from the United Kingdom by the Guyana Independence Act 1966,[1] which transformed British Guiana into an independent sovereign state. Elizabeth II was Queen of Guyana; however, she did not reside in but only visited Guyana once during her reign as Queen of Guyana. The monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to her representative Governor-General of Guyana. Forbes Burnham held office as prime minister (and head of government) of Guyana during this period.
The Republic of Guyana was formed on 23 February 1970 when Guyana became a republic in the Commonwealth.[2][3]
Following the abolition of the monarchy, former Governor-General Sir Edward Luckhoo provisionally became the de facto acting head of state of Guyana.
Governors-general
The following governors-general held office:
- Sir Richard Luyt (26 May 1966–16 December 1966)
- Sir David Rose (16 December 1966–10 November 1969)
- Sir Edward Luckhoo (10 November 1969–1 July 1970)
References
- Articles with short description
- Former Commonwealth realms
- Government of Guyana
- Guyana and the Commonwealth of Nations
- Guyana–United Kingdom relations
- Political history of Guyana
- 1966 establishments in Guyana
- 1970 disestablishments in Guyana
- States and territories established in 1966
- States and territories disestablished in 1970